1 Peter 5:5-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 Likewise, you younger members,[a] be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for:
“God opposes the proud
but bestows favor on the humble.”(A)
6 So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.(B) 7 Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.(C)
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- 5:5 Younger members: this may be a designation for office-holders of lesser rank.
1 Peter 5:5-7
New International Version
5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves(A) to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility(B) toward one another, because,
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.(D) 7 Cast all your anxiety on him(E) because he cares for you.(F)
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34
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